Speech Language Pathologist

HCA Healthcare; Wichita (KS); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition and certification support

Employee stock purchase plan

Descrizione del lavoro

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS. You will evaluate and treat patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes evidence-based care, clear caseloads, and physician and family education. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates, and a strong benefits program supports professional growth, wellness, and family needs.

Competenze

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• CCC-SLP certification must be obtained within 18 months of start date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Mansioni

• Evaluate communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities using structured assessments and observations.
• Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans for communication and safe swallowing.
• Document evaluations, daily notes, progress updates, and discharge summaries accurately and timely.
• Educate patients and families on goals, safety, home strategies, and progress expectations.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, rehab staff, and care managers to support coordinated care.

Conoscenze

Communication

Collaboration

Formazione

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC-SLP certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Descrizione del lavoro

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Speech Language Pathologist? At Wesley Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates (up to $5,000 for full-time roles).

As a Speech Therapist (SLP), you'll help patients improve their communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities through skilled, evidence-based care. Your role is key in helping patients make progress and independence while working closely with a supportive, collaborative rehabilitation team. You'll have the opportunity to practice in a well-resourced, consistent environment that values your clinical judgement and protects your time through clear caseloads, streamlined workflows, and network-backed clinical collaboration.

Your role will include:

• Evaluating communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities using structured assessments, standardized tools, and clinical observation
• Developing and adjusting individualized treatment plans that support communication clarity, safe swallowing, and functional progress
• Documenting evaluations, daily notes, progress updates, and discharge summaries with accuracy and timeliness
• Educating patients and families on therapy goals, safety recommendations, home strategies, and expected progress
• Collaborating with physicians, nursing teams, rehabilitation staff, and care managers to support coordinated care and smooth transitions

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (CCC-SLP) Cert of Clin Competence Speech Language Pathology must be obtained within 18 months of employment start date
• (SLP) Speech-Language Pathologist
• Masters Degree must be obtained within 18 months of employment start date

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

For more than 100 years, Wesley Healthcare has provided exceptional care to thousands of families in Wichita and throughout Kansas and Northern Oklahoma. Wesley Medical Center (https://wesleymc.com/locations/wesley-medical-center/) is a member of the Wesley Healthcare network within Greater Wichita and has been an HCA Healthcare hospital since 1985.

Our physicians treat more than 24,000 patients annually , making Wesley Medical Center the most preferred hospital in Kansas and northern Oklahoma. Additionally, our obstetricians and childbirth staff deliver more than 6,000 babies each year , more than any hospital in a 13-state region.

Home to Wesley Children's Hospital (https://wesleymc.com/locations/wesley-childrens/) , the region's first and Wichita's only children's hospital, we care for children in a unique space designed specially for kids and their families. And as a Level I Trauma Center (https://wesleymc.com/specialties/trauma-center?location=wesley-medical-center) and the only Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in Kansas , we are prepared to treat any medical emergency, any time of day.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.